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Suprising vehicle
geezerman, 06/21/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful
I traded in a Toyota 4Runner on a 2011 Outlander, after checking out all the competition. It was the only vehicle which met my criteria for interior/exterior size, power, mileage, warranty, and price. I was suprised that I was able to fit all the "stuff" I had in the 4Runner in the interior bins and pockets, and was suprised to see it had two large glove boxes. Also love the handy tool/stuff storage bin under the rear floor. I am getting 24 mpg around town and around 30 on the hwy., and think this is outstanding in a roomy and adequately powered small SUV. I told the dealer they need to have a better advertising program on this vehicle, as a lot more people should buy it.
Reliable, family oriented, fun
chrisgr1, 02/24/2012
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
57 of 60 people found this review helpful
Excelent SUV, handling, room space, cargo space. AWC is really impresive. Cheap plastics insight. Emphasis on Utility
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2012 Mitsubishi Outlander GT
ron84, 12/21/2012
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
Just bought my son his second Mitsubishi Outlander (2012 Outlander GT AWD). We bought him a 2007 Outlander LS 5 years ago and it has been bullett proof. No issues at all. We bought the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 2 months ago and thus far I have been very impressed. Although it is the same generation as his 2007 it has numerous improvements and has not dissapointed thus far. The 2007 had a slight hesitation when taking off but the 2012 does not have the same hesitation and is very smooth on takeoff. It is rated 10 HP higher than the 2007 and like the 2007 is very quick (and economical). Very fun to drive.
Nothing fancy, but a serious bang for your buck!
Mike M, 10/28/2015
updated 10/31/2017
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
47 of 51 people found this review helpful
I have owned this vehicle for 4 years now, and have 88,000 TROUBLE FREE miles. Never a day in the shop (outside of regular service intervals, oil changes, etc). It is loud on the highway, the cabin is far from quiet. It now has an exhaust leak somewhere, making it a little louder. But the structural integrity is good. It steers well, not sloppy, and offers excellent visibility. The ability to switch between 2WD, intelligent AWD, or full time 4 wheel drive is very nice, and the transition between each is seamless (so far, I like this AWD even better than my old Subaru and Audi A4 Quattro). Yes, its underpowered and is not going to rocket you anywhere (0-60, quarter mile, etc). I used to get back and forth between Buffalo and Cleveland in the winter just fine (while others are careening off the road, I am going highway speeds with the Rockford Fosgate punched up high). The cabin is comfortable, the cargo space is very good, and the feature bundle is pretty fair. The windows are no longer aligned perfectly going up and down, but they work just fine. The technology is simple, not great, but all the comforts and conveniences you need. Its not a remarkable vehicle, its just a TREMENDOUS value - safe, reliable, roomy, great MPG, and low cost of ownership. Still no signs of rust!
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Great Little SUV!
tmo411, 04/26/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
38 of 41 people found this review helpful
I just got my Outlander recently, but I've put 500 miles on it already. It handles great, and the V6 is very smooth. It also has a nice engine growl when you gun it a little. I got the GT model, but without all the bells & whistles. The stock stereo has a 6-CD changer, 140 watts and 6 speakers - plenty for my use. The seats are cloth centers with leather backs & sides - they felt more comfy than the full leather. You can aim the HID headlights, and they're really bright. I love the paddle shifters, too. The back seat has plenty of room for my 6'+ sons to sit in, so they like it.
Not a cookie cutter SUV
benneva, 04/07/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have been looking for a new SUV for a year. When I went to the grocery I would see 2 more vehicles just like my 06 Honda CRV and in the same color. The Outlander is not a CRV or RAV4 and that is a good thing. I test drove Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and Hyundai. I traded my 06 Honda CRV for this car. The Outlander is sportier, has better seats, and it is fun to drive. I am really happy with my decision.
2011 Outlander GT
daver10, 01/24/2012
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
We had a 2004 Durango Limited and down sized to the GT Outlander. Overall it is unique looking, handles like a sports car, and in the snow it feels secure. And the MPG has been decent as I've hit 30MPG at 60mph. The thing we really like is that it has a lay flat rear "bed". Cool truck, not everyone has one!
1st Mitsubishi SUV- Loving it!
pcar8, 10/27/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2011 Silver Outlander a couple months ago. This is my first 'crossover' SUV. My old car was a Nissan Maxima (I've owed 2 of them) now I'm driving a Mitsubishi and absolutley love it! It is so comfortable inside and fun to drive with its fast acceleration, responsive handling and sleek design - I got more bang for my buck! Never thought a navigation system was worth it but boy was I wrong. Plus the 10gb of space on the music server really is a plus. No more dragging around CD's. I just load a CD, record it and I'm good to go on any long distance journey. Oh and the sound system is AWESOME. Did I tell you I love this SUV?
So many better cars
K, 07/11/2018
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
25 of 29 people found this review helpful
Took my Outlander to several several shops to get multiple opinions after the transmission started slipping. The going consensus is that the type of transmission this car has, a CVT, isn't possible to just fix. I have been told that this year in particular was one of the first years that this type of transmission was built so it's very problematic and buggy. My car is at 116k miles. The manual says to change the transmission oil at 120k. Aside from this issue, before the problems started there were many things I wished I'd noticed. The back seat folds down strangely where the seats fold up rather than down. If you're a camper like me and appreciate having the option to sleep in your car, you won't be able to do that in this car. I'm 5'4 and had to curl up my pegs to fit. Also, this car doesn't do hills very well, you can hear it really working. And add using the air conditioning, it really slows down the car. The best thing about it is the sound system, roof rack and back up camera. I wouldn't recommend buying this car though. Regular shops don't appear to work on these much and dealerships aren't that common.
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Came back for another one
gski02, 05/01/2012
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
This is my second Outlander. The first was an XLS and I loved it. This time I decided I wanted to go with the MIVEC 4 cyl for even better gas mileage. Very suprised by the responsiveness of the 4 with the CVT. Don't miss the 6 cyl! It has everything I wanted in it, handles well, very nice sound system. Plenty of features and a great warranty. Hoping to have the same kind of reliability I had with the first one. Zero issues! My parents even got one!
Great Value, Great Vehicle!
qoheleth, 04/01/2014
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this Outlander SE AWD as a 2012 leftover. The price was $21,300, a great price for a SUV with AWD, bluetooth, and lots of nice features. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong or missed a beat in the first 15,000 miles. It has been fun to drive, reliable and relatively economical.
Best vehicle I've owned
Kenmore63, 05/27/2021
updated 09/13/2021
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in the summer of 2013. It was a used rental unit with around 30,000kms (18,000 miles, roughly). I now have 185,000kms (115,000 miles, roughly). This is easily the best vehicle I've owned. Interior: Good - The seats are comfortable, and the heated seats are an absolute blessing. Everything is well laid out and easy to understand. There is a lot of hard plastic, but it doesn't feel cheap. The second row seats have lots of room for adults. They slide back and forth, and recline for added comfort. Bad - The fabric on the seats is comfortable, but is a dog hair magnet. The driver's side cup holder is in the perfect position while driving, however the position lends itself to hitting it with your knee while getting into and out of the vehicle. Mine is currently broken. The 3rd row seat would work in a pinch, but to be honest, I never use it and I would much rather have a cargo area in its place. I wish the second row seats folded flat. As comfortable as the driver's seat is, it gets a little tiring on long road trips. Exterior: The pig nose on the front is something you either love or hate. In my case I love it. The 2 part tailgate is awesome and very handy. The LED taillights are a nice feature. Handling/Ride: The 3.0 and the 6 speed auto are a really good match. I'm sure there are faster vehicles out there, but it doesn't take away from the fun of pushing the go button. It makes me smile every time and never gets old. There's some body roll if you push it in the corners, but hey it's an SUV, what do you expect. I find on less than ideal traction situations (gravel, wet, etc) it can get a little squirrely if you have it in 2WD. With it in AWD there are no issues. The AWD system is flawless and has never left me stuck in the mud or snow. Driving this vehicle is deep snow is an absolute blast. Overall, this vehicle is fun to drive in any and all conditions. Maintenance/Reliability: Items fixed: - Fluid/filter changes - Brake pads and rotors - Both lower ball joints and outer tie rod ends - Half dozen light bulbs - Timing belt (including water pump)(expensive but necessary) - Spark plugs - Battery - Annual rust proofing (road are well seasoned here) Items outstanding: - The muffler has developed a couple holes (probably fix this year) - The headlight lenses have begun to fog over (normal for a vehicle this old, will likely fix this year) - The paint, for the most part, has held up well, however, the leading edge of the dog legs (where rear wheel arches meet door) seem to be very prone to stone chips. I touch them up twice a year to keep the bare metal sealed. Other gripes: I only have one other gripe: There is very limited aftermarket selection. IE: If you wanted to do performance/suspension/body upgrades, there is not a lot out there in the market. Not a big deal for me, but for some people it may be a deal breaker. Conclusion: Overall it has been a very good, enjoyable and reliable vehicle. It has far exceeded my expectations and I would not hesitate to recommend or purchase another Mitsubishi again. Update: I've recently replaced my Mitsubishi Outlander. To be clear, I had zero issues with the vehicle and still loved it, but a family member was in need of a reliable car and did not have a lot of $$$ to work with. I sold them my Mitsubishi for what I would have gotten on trade and purchased something new. It's worth noting that I did NOT replace it with a Mitsubishi. The reasoning had nothing to do with the brand itself so much as it did with limited selection due to COVID and the current model (2022) being first model year. Overall, I was very happy with the vehicle. I got 190,000kms of relatively trouble free use. I have no doubt that my family member who is currently driving it will get 10 more years out of it.
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Prepare to replace an $8K trans at low mileage
Alison, 07/18/2018
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
28 of 33 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 3 years ago. I would have really loved it if there weren't so many problems that have plagued me since the day I drove it off the lot. Most of them, on their own, wouldn't be a big deal. But when they all pile up on top of each other, it made for a really stressful car-owning experience. I bought it used in 2015 and was very excited about it. Good things: lots of cargo space, handles amazing in the snow (the 2WD to 4WD option was one of my favorite features) decent gas mileage for the size, fantastic Bluetooth connectivity, comfortable, good visibility for a 5'0" tall girl. Bad things: (1) The check engine light came on the day after I purchased it (turns out the fuel pump was cracked and the Mistubishi dealer either didn't notice or didn't care), and basically has been on since, even though I've thrown over $1000 at different fixes. After two years, I just started ignoring it. (2) The vents for A/C and heat aren't properly controlled by the knob on the dash. I have to sit there and turn the knob back and forth until the car decides it wants to send the air out of the vents I want it to come out of. (3) the headlights don't feel very powerful - I honestly can't even tell they're on unless I'm on an unlit road by myself. (4) Most recently (AND MOST IMPORTANTLY!!!) the transmission failed at 120K miles for absolutely no reason. It was fine one night and broken the next morning. Wouldn't shift or go over 55 mph and didn't feel safe to drive. Took it to a trans shop and they said it had failed for no discernible reason, and that it had to be replaced with a brand new OEM transmission from the dealer. It has a very specialized CVT that Mistubishi doesn't seem to allow remanufactured versions of. So I either need to pay $8K to fix a car that's worth less than $6K, or scrap the car and lose all the value of it plus what I still owe on it. I called Mitsubishi and they said it's out of warranty so there is nothing they can do and it just has to be an out-of-pocket expense. I found out afterward that it's not an isolated incident other people have experienced the same thing. Very poor customer service, and I will not be buying another Mistubishi.
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Nice in some areas, but with important shortcomings
kgl1, 08/17/2013
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
We have leased 2 Mitsubishi Outlanders 2012- a full size 7 seater (4cyl) and Sport model. Both have 4wd systems. The value is very good, that was by far the best lease deal on any suv we could find, and they also gave us the best deal on our trade-ins we could find anywhere. We liked the overall appearance, features and the test drive experience of both cars. the fact that in one of them there are 7 seats, and it is a full 4wd makes it already quite unique. Everything is good and fun about these cars, but 3 important areas: fuel economy is way below the advertised, especially in the city. Cheap, easily stainable/scratchable plastic used. CVT transmission is noisy and slow to react.
No brainer
gski1, 04/13/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
I love being on the road and not seeing my car everywhere (had an accord yrs ago and hated that). Even better is that I think everyone in those "other" over marketed cars simply made an uneducated buying choice! The Oultander, IMO, wins in style, value, features, reliability and most importantly warranty to boot. 5yr 60K mile bumper to bumper is a great idea. It always bothered my when I bought Honda and Subaru that you'd still be paying for the car with 2yrs payments left! Of course those dealers said "it's a Honda, you don't need a warranty"...Right, car dealers always tell the truth! If you go for the CRV, I'll be next to you at the light thinking "you dope"...LOL.
Great value, great vehicle!!
tapachick, 06/01/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I researched small/mid-size suv's for months. I test drove Honda's, Toyota's, Chevy's, Ford's, Mazda's and for some reason, the Outlander was the last vehicle we looked at. I don't think Mitsubishi promotes this vehicle enough. But... we fell in love with the estimated MPG, body style, and most of all, the price. My 6'4" husband loves the head room and comfortable seating. It handles great and I'm getting 22 mpg in city driving in Southern California. You can't beat the warranty and I expect the MPG to get better since I've only had the vehicle for 4 weeks. Great value and a great looking SUV, we're loving it.
Loved my car until transmission fail without warni
Dana, 09/26/2018
updated 03/26/2020
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I brought my 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander in 2015. It has been serviced to the owners manual. What the owner manual does not tell you is that CVT transmission oil has to be changed every 30,000 miles. Even when I went for my recalls back in May 2018 and also had service done at a Mitsubishi deal at the same time. Not once did they say the transmission fluid had to be changed. So, now today I am out of a car. No warning lights came on. My husband came to a stop for a red light and the car did not want to go up a little hill. And I mean little. I live in South Jersey. We did not have hills here. Please be very careful buying a Mitsubishi. Their transmission are very expensive and rebuilds do not have good reviews. If this was 2 days ago. I would I said I love this car so much. Hell, I was planing on keeping it a few more years. The back door is great for older dogs. Just got an emailing asking what I think about this car today! (3/26/2020. I hate Mitsubishi's.. Will never buy one again. I gave this car away 11/18 and brought something new. We could not find a transmission for the Mitsubishi. Think twice before buying one.
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Decent Value
jaydoh, 05/12/2013
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Compared lots of other models (Mazda CX-5, Buick Encore, Kia Sorrento and Sport age, more). This one won on price, warrantee (over Mazda, Buick, and other 3/36 warranties), and room/versatility/fuel economy for the price. They were all good, but this was lowest priced and came with a lot of room, flexibility and deceng mpg. Only real complaint is build quality. Kinda cheaply built. But overall, very nice so far.
2012 Outlander GT
eoddeputy1, 04/20/2012
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
Overall this is a good SUV. The exterior design is very appealing. The interior is more like a sports car cockpit. Everything is at the driver's fingertips. The MIVEC 3.0 performs very well and responds good when needed. The fuel economy seems very good for a V6.
Pretty solid
ohiodoug, 07/28/2014
updated 01/30/2017
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought this car at the very end of 2012 after my previous car was totaled and I had to make a decision pretty quick. I really hadn't thought of a CUV, but this was advertised right at 19K as a leftover 2012. I really liked to storage and room in the front and rear, and the ride seemed comfortable. Overall a much better value than just a sedan for someone who needs to haul stuff from time to time. So far (19 months in) the reliability has been excellent. No problems at all! Fuel economy is about as advertised 23/28, with better city mileage than that under some circumstances. However, if your highway speeds get up much above 70mph, the economy seems to drop off sharply.
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So Far So Good, Could Be Better #MyOutlander
bigbossman05, 07/20/2014
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I got the outlander earlier this year, I could say I love it, but I do have a few concerns, I sometimes smell burnt rubber after driving long ways, the CVT could have a better response, seems a bit on the sluggish side, but everything else I love about my outlander, the Bluetooth system, maintenance I practically do it myself, I'm going to be taking it on my first road trip soOn, I wonder how it's going to treat me on the highway.
Decent SUV, but has some cons
Ed, 05/12/2021
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2011 Outlander in 2015 with rather low mileage. It has the 3.0 liter v6 engine, 6-speed automatic and currently has 127,000 km (79,000 mi). It’s been a pretty good car overall. It can tow up to 3500 lbs, and the engine is surprisingly powerful, but can be loud at times. The shifts are pretty smooth once the car has warmed up, and the AWD is great in snow. However, the interior is a mixed bag. The seats, armrests and steering wheel are leather, but the dash has a lot of hard plastics and can feel cheap. The seats can become a bit uncomfortable on longer drives, but aren’t bad on short trips. The back seats are great. They are rooma, can recline and even move forwards and backwards. The third row, on the other hand, is so small and uncomfortable that I wouldn’t even consider using it. Once you fold the third row away, the cargo area is quite large. Up front, there is an infotainment system with a backup camera. The camera is good enough, but the rest of the system is infuriating to use. To change radio station, you have to repeatedly click on the tuning buttons until you get to the correct frequency. It’s a very confusing system in general. Confort wise, the ride can be rather bumpy on bad roads and there is a pretty good amount of noise on the highway. Reliability wise, it’s been alright. I heard that the models with the smaller engine can have transmission issues, but the ones with the v6 seem quite a lot more reliable. However, our brakes failed once and we’ve had two exhaust leaks. There are a few squeaks and rattles in the cabin, but they are very minor. Overall, it’s a decent car, and I would recommend it if it has the v6. However, it’s not the most refined suv out there and the fuel economy is rather poor.
Great Downsize Vehicle
cakegirl1000, 02/21/2012
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
We are very, very happy with this vehicle having gone from a Cadilac Escalade to the Mitsubishi Outlander. We made many day trips to shop and drive every crossover including a few others both larger and smaller such as the Juke and the Explorer making sure to give everyone a chance. We almost walked away because we were not thrilled with the White or the Black color options until I spotted one on the showroom floor that had been ordered but not purchased last minute. It was in this esspresso color with cream leather interior. It had great upgrades as well and we fell in love.
CVT sucks
germanwolf41, 09/05/2013
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 32 people found this review helpful
My CVT transmission seized at 137,500 miles. NO mention to change the fluid in the owners manual, just check fluid every 30k miles. Mitsubishi also fails to tell you they expect you to have the MIVEC motor valves to be adjusted every 30k miles (a $400-ish job) Due to limited Mitsubishi dealers I'd advise against buying any Mitsubishi. Also, the CVT fluid is $19.50 per quart, 6qt roughly to change fluid once. The ONLY place you can get the Diaqueen J4 tranny fluid IS at Mitsubishi. NOT worth the hassle. Odd size for the 18" wheels, hard to find & expensive to replace tires. Only 4 choices
BEST JAPANESE SUV
gtrallyracer, 01/10/2012
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased a GT without sunroof and navigation on August 2011. I purchased this great SUV for its reliability reputation, awesome S-AWC system, great ergonomics and powerful V6 engine. I have owned American, Japanese, and German brands, but this time Mitsubishi is offering excellent warranty and standard features to its vehicles. I have driven already 4000 miles and fuel economy is great for this size of SUV averaging 23mpg. Driving is very predictable and sporty. The xenon headlights are incredible! I feel I have the headlights of a rally car!
So Far, So Good
isophorone, 04/20/2013
updated 06/08/2020
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
UPDATE June 2020 The car has 112K miles on it and still runs strong. The new spark plugs I put in at 100K give the car more power. It is definitely noisier than our RAV4, though. Fuel economy is still good, and there have been no oil or other fluid leaks. The radio still works! We maintain the car religiously. I don't know who thinks that the manual says nothing about changing the CVT fluid, but I certainly saw that maintenance item listed. I go to the dealership for that, but I find it easy to do other things like change the oil. The main quibbles are that plastic pieces inside the cabin have broken, and we are prone to electric shock in the winter. The car body definitely feels tinny. The only non-recall item we had to replace was a CV boot at 90K miles. The dealership to which we went did a faulty job (under warranty) and we got an independent mechanic to replace the same CV boot again because it was out of warranty by that time. There are still few dealerships near us. We plan to run the car into the ground, or keep it at least three more years. It's sure easy to pick out in a parking lot! ====================================================================== We bought this Outlander new in late 2011 to replace a Saturn Wagon that was burning oil (and that we were outgrowing). Right now we have around 23,000 miles on the car. It starts and runs well. Since we are used to small engine cars this has enough power for our needs. The trunk is huge, and the radio sounds great. Seats are comfortable. Handling is superb. We get around 23 mpg overall in winter and 25-26 mpg in summer (suburban driving). Highway mpg is 28-30 mpg. The CVT is a bit growly and low speeds and RPM, but once the car is moving it is fine.
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CVW, 12/01/2021
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchase the 2011 Outlander used from the dealer in 2013, so i have had it for approximately 8 years and it now is 10 years old and just hit 200,000km. In 2013, my wife and i had two young children and a dog. We only put about 10,000 to 15,000 kilometers on it annually. The vehicle has been a great machine, little to know maintenance, good on gas, excellent in snow, remarkable turning radius, great rear space with drop down back gate which is awesome not common. I had a hitch package installed and use it to pull a utility trailer when i need to and installed a roof rack. We have and still take it on 3k road trip annually and it never misses a beat. One the negative side, there are a couple of stupid little things not worth mentioning, however if you are buying the vehicle for the third row seating, it is really only for young children younger then 8 - 10, and certainly NOT for adults. My experience with this vehicle has been great and based on this current performance of the vehicle, it should be good for another solid 70 - 100k.
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1st Mitsubishi, 1st 4-cylinder...won't be my last
ldriver, 08/16/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 16 people found this review helpful
With only a few thousand miles on the Outlander so far, I'm extremely happy with the purchase. Based on professional tests, user reviews, historical reliability, and my own test drives, the Outlander was my by far my favorite. It looks tougher than the soccer mom CR-V and costs much less than the RAV4. The warranty is excellent but hopefully I won't have to use it. The Outlander rides smooth and quiet. With the 4 cylinder I'm getting about 25 MPG around the city. I was worried about buying my first 4 cylinder but it does great on the highway and uphill. It is slow off the line but the 6 speed trans makes up for it when passing and climbing.
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matthew H, 07/12/2017
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased a brand new 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2.4L automatic, with AWD. We bought it in 2012. Has been a good car until last week. 7/5/17 at 133k miles the transmission went completely out. Stranded wife and 2 kids on I-70. Towed it to a local transmission place. Come to find out this transmission is like finding a needle in a hay stack. Owner of transmission shop told me it is year specific, model specific, sub-model specific, engine specific, and drive train specific. He actually found 1 brand new transmission in his US wide search, but to buy it, have it shipped, and installed will cost us almost $10k....the vehicle is only worth around $7k. You do the math, plus we still owe money against it lol. Called Mitsubishi Corporate to give them my opinion of the matter. Nothing...sorry about your luck. Wow! I even said well i guess me, my wife, my children, my grandchildren, my family, and friends, and co-workers, and everyone I know on social media won't ever buy another Mitsubishi again, the guy from corporate said, sorry to lose your business. lol, i was like...mic-drop jaw open. Not once did Mitsubishi Corporate offer any assistance or try to help me find a replacement transmission, or offer any options for us to persue. Pretty sad to spend $31k on a vehicle that cant last the length of the loan to pay it off...plus we are paying it off in 3 months, 9 months earlier than the note.
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2nd Worst Car I've Ever Owned
Seamus Train, 02/20/2018
updated 08/26/2019
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
Buying a 2011 model of this vehicle back in 2013 for $17k seemed like a good deal. I couldn't have been more wrong. The only car I've owned that was worse than this one was a 1986 Bimmer. I can't speak for the other trim versions, but the SE is complete garbage. The car had about 35k miles on it when we purchased it. It now has almost 200k and it's been a very painful journey getting this far. I'll start with the good points which aren't many: • it handles beautifully in the snow, • it has pretty good cargo space, • the third row seating is very handy, • attractive body design. Now for a list of all of the bad (repairs the car has needed within 5 years): • front wheel bearing needed to be replaced, • wiper motor died and had to be replaced, • climate control blower motor died and had to be replaced, • radio and bluetooth controls on steering wheel stopped working, • A/C has a persistent leak, • outer tie rod ends had to be replaced, • exhaust started to leak near the downpipe, • rear differential skips and causes the car to jerk badly at times when making a turn, • front end starts to vibrate and make a clanging noise at low RPMs at times, • one rear brake caliper seized and needed to be replaced, • vehicle staggers in traffic if the gas pedal is pushed down too quickly, • the car now burns through about a quart of oil a week and vibrates horrifically at red lights. Needless to say, we're ready to part ways with this vehicle now. Many people may say that you would expect problems going into 200k miles, but I have a 2007 Eclipse that has not had many of these problems and continues to be one of the best cars I've ever owned. It's also approaching the 200k mile mark. It still runs solid and seldomly gives me any problems. The 2011 Outlander SE has been the sole factor in my decision to part ways with Mitsubishi. At one time Mitsubishi made some of my favorite vehicles. It's a shame what the vehicle division of the company has become.
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Mitsubishi Sucks
cyndietx, 05/19/2012
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 26 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2011 Mitsubishi outlander SE FWD grey in color in 09/2011. I have had nothing but problems! 1st the sunroof popped out of it sitting in the garage!!Mitsubishi 1st gave me the run around, and after much debate, they paid for it. Then a stress crack in the windshield. I paid for it myself because I got NOWHERE w/ mitsubishi. It runs terrible, I have to be careful getting out on the highway or I will get run over. the dealership says nothing is wrong w/ it! I can smell burning rubber, and so can everyone else! They say nothing is wrong! Now the PAINT is comming off!! Mitsubishi says its MY fault....driving conditions??? The running light FELL out going down the road,and low MPGs!!!
One of the best SUV's you can buy!
internetguy, 03/11/2013
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My girlfriend recently traded in her 2009 Lancer GT for a 2011 Outlander 4cyl AWD. Her Lancer was such a great car and Mitsubishi service is always fantastic. We recently moved into an area where we need a 4x4 so after looking at offerings from Hyundai, Nissan, Jeep, etc. we easily decided on the Outlander! We chose the 4cyl because we did the not need the power or fuel consumption of the V6. So far we are averaging reviewed specs of 23mpg city and 28mpg highway which is great for a vehicle this size! Please be aware that the 4cyl is for fuel savings and V6 is for power and towing. Choose wisely as some people seem disappointed by the lack of 4cyl power (168hp). Know what you are buying!
AWESOME SUV
roj, 08/27/2016
updated 08/30/2017
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I usually don't like to write reviews, but I see so many negative reviews about Outlander. I had the car for 5 years now, it has some flaws like road noise and little jerk while you breaking going over 80 miles per/h. Besides that, it is a great SUV, its a beast on snow.(believe me I battle test this on several snow storms in northeast) great handling and reliable. Well made SUV, don't let the reviews fool you, it's coming from an owner also I'm going to buy 2016 model.
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It does what it do as it should be
Blake, 06/08/2020
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I test drove this when it was released, as high school student I can not afford so I waited until I purchased used 2011 Outlander 2.4L 4WD in 2015 at 74,000km (46k miles) for $14,000 CAD ($10,500 USD). So good deal and I paid it off in 2018. No mechanical trouble, expect CV axle was leaking in 2016 and was replaced under warranty and that was it. Currently at 170,000km (105k miles) and rolling. I love this thing as I'm 6'6" and it comforts me and cargo size is amazing. If you take rear seats out, I can sleep in on a long road trip and numerous times I take headrest off, flip front passenger seat all the down to level the back seat to lay and sleep. I live in Canada with heavy winter condition and it is very reliable during these freezing time as handling is wonderful. I'm regilous in upkeeping maintenance and do these myself as it's not hard to do. Things I've replaced so far; Brake rotors and pads Outer tie rods Rear struts Muffler Side note; I do off roadings so I basically abuse it a bit. Maybe a bit much of fun. I bottomed out the muffler so hence why the replacement. Outer tie rods was replaced just few hundred km ago when it became loose from tear/wear in my time out in the wild roads. Rear struts, on other note, I was in Manitoba with 3 passengers and a full cargo with suitcases/stuff. I crossed one of poorly designed train crossing, so bumpy enough to bounce my SUV up in the air and lost all strength in rear struts from all the impact and weight. It was just sitting lower in the back after taking stuff out with no passenger. It is a great starter "newer" vehicle for me to purchase this when I was 20 years old. Planning on keep it long as I could. Heard about CVT nightmare stories, I called my local dealership for a quote on CVT replacement just out of curiosity and was blew away with $12,000 CAD ($9k USD) bill. Overall it's a really strong and reliable vehicle out of all vehicles I owned! I get lot of compliments about my vehicle, it look darn good!
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Best family CUB
Chris Leeson, 02/18/2017
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 2012 Outlander since, well, 2012, and everyone in the family loves the car! It's super easy to drive, has highest safety ratings, comfortable to ride in, and has required absolutely no repairs.
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4WD Gas saver lot of fun
georgechi, 04/25/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great gas saver, lot of gadgets (bluetooth, handsfree, satellite radio). 5 speed manual gearbox when I need it, nobody else has it. 4WD real not a "awd". Best car I have owned and the best warranty. great power for a 4 cylinder car. Looks great out and inside. third row when I need it. everything on this car is great. Had mitsubishi all my life( montero, montero sport, mirage and the old pickups).
Fraudulent fuel mpg claims
Jeff, 10/21/2017
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because I read it was the most fuel-efficient seven seater vehicle. I normally get 17-20 mpg. My biggest gripe is the poor design of fuel economy computer which automatically erases the average after car is turned off for 6 hour+.
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I actually drive the vehicle
R, 03/24/2023
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have driven a Mitsubishi Outlander for years and travel in my job. The vehicle has been great to drive and comes with all the bells and whistles you want in a suv. It’s not a fancy drive and isn’t as nice looking as many suvs but it does the job. That’s what I want. I have over 300000 Kms on it and only now it’s having some problems. I also like the fact you can switch it out and in to 4wd. It’s hard on gas with the 4wd but I only use it in the winter with Ivey or snowy conditions.
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Year 4
Bigbossman, 07/26/2015
updated 07/31/2018
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Still a good investment.
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Mitsubish Outlander GT 4WD
Bryan from Florida, 05/19/2024
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have the loaded version of the Mitsubishi Outlander GT. This is a highly under rated SUV. These are as relaible as a Honda and still a nice looking SUV after all of these years.
Fraudulent fuel mpg claims
Jeff, 10/21/2017
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because I read it was the most fuel-efficient seven seater vehicle. I normally get 17-20 mpg. My biggest gripe is the poor design of fuel economy computer which automatically erases the average after car is turned off for 6 hour+.
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Horrible No Confidence
1lemon, 10/10/2013
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you need a car to get to work and family this is not the car. Continued electronic failures which prohibit the car from starting will cost you money and time. Wait an hour and try again until the next work day and a trip to the car rental. Beware the Outlander is a bad deal. The feeling of no confidence overtakes you when you attempt to start the vehicle and nothing happens, and let me tell you it is not a good feeling everyday after work to go through that. If you have kids and need to get home too, this auto may not be the best option.
First SUV after 2-doors coupe'
ironvet, 05/27/2014
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought it second hand after arriving in Dubai. It is a small one compared to the others going around here. Very nimble driving at speed, but CVT transmission should be more responsive. Very comfortable and often we use it in place of the big Mitsubishi Montero we also have. The Outlander drives and feels like a car and I get most times 27mpg (highway) although mpg is not an issue here.